Senior Commercial Finance Manager

About the role

The Senior Commercial Finance Manager will support the Operations Finance Controller by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial and management information across supply‑chain activities. Based in Ibadan, the role enables informed decision‑making and helps shape effective business plans for British American Tobacco Nigeria.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial management information on export transfer selling prices, source‑change benefits, transfer prices and related export finance matters for collaborators in Ibadan, Lagos, the Region and SSA.
• Prepare robust forecasts of potential benefits from supply‑chain initiatives, product‑complexity reduction, direct‑cost opportunities and programmes aimed at reducing product cost and working capital.
• Develop forecasts for F&SV and capital expenditure for Operations Head Office, Supply Chain and Product Development during CoPlan and QPR cycles.
• Prepare accurate monthly cash‑flow forecasts for imported and local direct materials (leaf, wrapping, etc.) and monitor actual cash flow against forecast.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis against CoPlan and QPR, share insights through management reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Partner with the Operations Finance Manager and Supply Chain team on the financial aspects of export initiatives.
• Support implementation of new systems, controls and procedures while maintaining awareness of Group Operations strategy.

Required profile

• Executive‑level experience with at least 120 months (10 years) in finance or commercial finance roles.
• Senior‑management experience within a manufacturing or supply‑chain environment.
• Proven ability to produce accurate forecasts, cash‑flow models and variance analyses.
• Strong analytical mindset and capability to influence decision‑making across multiple business units.

Required skills